Overview

From GPS navigation to weather forecasting, satellites and space activities shape our daily lives, making space governance more critical than ever. This specialism draws on Northumbria's established expertise in law and our cutting-edge space research.

The Law (Space Law) programme at Northumbria University encompasses international treaties, national regulations, and emerging policies. While grounded in the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, the field has evolved to include multiple treaties, soft laws, and legal principles that support the safe, sustainable, and secure use of outer space, from Earth's orbits to celestial bodies.

As part of Northumbria's innovative LLM Law framework, the Space Law specialism prepares you for roles as a space legal practitioner or professional in the space sector, developing your expertise in space law, policy and governance at national and international levels.

Key facts

Ranked 6th in the UK - Law at Northumbria is ranked 6th in the UK by the Daily Mail University Guide 2026
Research Powerhouse – Law at Northumbria is ranked 7th in the UK for research power (REF 2021)
Open to All Disciplines - This course welcomes students from any academic discipline and jurisdiction, bringing together diverse perspectives that fuel dynamic debate and deeper understanding
North-East Leaders - Study at the largest law school in the North-East, with academics who have an international reputation for teaching and research

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Intellectual Property

Research for Advanced Legal Studies

Legal Research Project (LLM Framework)

Cyber, Space and Telecommunications: The Global Context

Cyber Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-06 00:00:00 , International

More details

Home: Courses begin at the end of September, and we strongly recommend that you apply in time to enrol for the start of your programme.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in either law, a relevant social science based discipline, or a relevant non-law degree. Relevant professional qualifications or suitable work experience will also be considered.
International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19850 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

11250 GBP / year

≈ 11250 GBP / year

Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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